Simple question about routing

Hi everyone, I am looking to get a router to stream Hulu and youtube video (sometime 480/720/1080/p to a laptop), across not THAT long of a range. I'd say through 2 to 3 average size rooms. But I need to know that it can hold up. Now I will be the only computer accessing it, so if that matters, well, there you go. Like I said it needs to hold up to video streaming, that's pretty important. price does matter but please list what you use or recommend regardless.

Thanks a lot,
Zebra3

 

I'd say either Linksys WRT610N or even more advanced Asus Rt-N16 (doesn't have 5GHz though).
It's probably possible to achieve you goal with slower/worse routers but to be honest I don't know how much trouble does 1080p cause and since money is not an issue I see no reason not to buy the best hardware available.

 

It doesn't matter. Your internet speeds are going to be capped by your service (average 5-10 mbps). Even the crappiest Wireless G router is rated for 54 mbps. Spending $200 on a top-of-the-line router will not help you any.

 

There are a lot of services now greater than5-10mbps. I have FIOS 25/10 so it does matter and it's not there top speed, even Cable is > 10mbps now.

So routers do matter, get the one that will allow you to move up without having to replace an old 5yr technology router.

 

Your point is taken, but I guess that depends where you live. Half the population (in US) doesn't even have broadband of any kind. FIOS and such only exist in a handful of markets. My Comcast cable is 8 meg max where I live, and I would bet a fair amount that NW Florida doesn't see FIOS or equivalent within the foreseeable future, or < 5 years.